Number plates in demand

A Queensland Transport and Main Roads spokesperson says there was "some impact" on number plate production due to flooding, but standard number plates will not run out.

"The manufacturer had a plan in place to deal with any interruptions to business and that has been implemented," the spokeswoman says.

"We're a privately owned company so I can't say what the damage bill was," he says.  "We were severely effected, but production is up and running again now.

"We had plenty of buffer stock so there should be no effects on the general public."  Queensland Transport says there are about 47,000 pairs of licence plates available, with another 10,000 ready to go.

"Individual customer service centres are managing any local supply issues," the spokesperson says.  "The production of personalised plates has been suspended and will recommence as soon as production capacity allows.

"Sales of these plates are continuing with customers being notified that a delay in manufacturing will occur due to the floods.  "All other PPQ (Personalised Plates Queensland) customers with current orders have been notified of the situation."

Motor Trades Association of Queensland spokesman Richard Payne says he has not had any reports of dealers running out of plate stock.